A couple naturally aspirated V8's going at it here which is not as common these days. The W204 C63 generation is obviously outdated at this point but the AMG hand built 6.2 liter M156 V8 is still a powerhouse even without boost. The Ford Mustang GT's updated Coyote motor is no slouch either.

The main thing to focus on here between the cars is that the Mustang is manual while the C63 is automatic.

Even though the C63 is older, heavier, and does not have direct injection it obliterates the Mustang.

A rematch with a 10-speed auto Mustang GT is necessary to really put this run into perspective: